Stitching and BeyondInc.began after a 2005 quilting exhibition. Wendy Koolhof and Mahdi Chandler, both long-standing teachers and practitioners of Contemporary Textile Arts in Tasmania, invited interested participants to join a group which explored and promoted every aspect of traditional and contemporary textiles.

Since then Stitching and Beyond Inc.’s membership has grown to more than 100 textile artists from all regions of Tasmania and further afield. New local, national and international members are most welcome.

Stitching and Beyond Inc members

share a passion for fabrics, fibre and threads, colour and texture

showcase a broad approach to textiles in all forms

exhibit works in a range of forums

share ideas and knowledge collected over many years from varying backgrounds

share textile techniques

support members in their textile quests

advertise opportunities for people to participate in workshops run by members

sponsor Australian and international tutors to teach in Tasmania

encourage the community to take up needles, threads, fabric, colour, any kind of fibre and paper.

Member Benefits:

being part of a group which loves experimenting with textiles and textile art in endless forms

Meetings

Daytime and evening meetings are held each month for members to bring a project, find out what’s happening textile-wise, have a coffee and a chat. Visitors are always welcome. Occasional Sunday meetings explore textile techniques.

Workshops

Stitching and Beyond sponsors international, interstate and local tutors to teach in Tasmania, including: